William and Mary Leather Upholstered Side Chair
New York, early 18th century, with carved crest and turned finials over Russia leather upholstered and brass tacked back and seat, on carved front stretcher, 46 x 18-1/4 x 15 in.Note: Literature: Neil Kamil, "Hidden in Plain Sight: Disappearance and Material Life in Colonial New York" inÿAmerican Furniture, 1995, pg. 214, fig. 28; pg. 25, fig. 29; Roger Gonzalez and Daniel Putnam Brown Jr., "Boston and New York Leather Chairs: A Reappraisal" inÿAmerican Furniture, 1996, pg. 187, fig. 23 - Provenance: William Richmon of William's Antiques, Connecticut; Roger Gonzalez, circa 1976-1981; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition Report: legs appear to be ended out approximately 12 inches, lower three stretchers replaced; carved stretcher and upper stretcher appear to be original, recently upholstered in vintage Russia leather upholstery, minor cracks at crest rail, other typical minor wear and surface flaws
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New York, early 18th century, with carved crest and turned finials over Russia leather upholstered and brass tacked back and seat, on carved front stretcher, 46 x 18-1/4 x 15 in.Note: Literature: Neil Kamil, "Hidden in Plain Sight: Disappearance and Material Life in Colonial New York" inÿAmerican Furniture, 1995, pg. 214, fig. 28; pg. 25, fig. 29; Roger Gonzalez and Daniel Putnam Brown Jr., "Boston and New York Leather Chairs: A Reappraisal" inÿAmerican Furniture, 1996, pg. 187, fig. 23 - Provenance: William Richmon of William's Antiques, Connecticut; Roger Gonzalez, circa 1976-1981; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition Report: legs appear to be ended out approximately 12 inches, lower three stretchers replaced; carved stretcher and upper stretcher appear to be original, recently upholstered in vintage Russia leather upholstery, minor cracks at crest rail, other typical minor wear and surface flaws
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